Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 4,084, John Goelet, New Jersey In 1833 Res. N.C.

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Goeler, John
R 4,084
Born in N.Y. — In 1833 res. N.C.
CONTENTS

State of North Carolina } S.S. Court of P & Q Sepm Washington County - - - } Nov Term 1833
On this day the 21 of November 1833. Personally appeared before us J A Chepon, Levi Frantz and Sam Davenport Esq rs Justices of the Peace in and for the said County John Poellet a resident in said County and State aged seventy four years, who being first duly sworn, did on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by act of Congress passed June 7th. 1832. —
That he was born in New York the 29th day of October 1759, as per calendar in the Bible there, that in 1775. after the Asia Capt. Parker, a British man of war, fired on the City at the time the Citizens were taking the Cannon and other implements of war from the Battery; my Father moved his family to a farm he had in Jersey near the new bridge on Hackensack River in Bergen County, about eight or nine miles from Fort Lee on the Hudson River; that I was shortly after enrolled in the militia of the County, & was drafted to serve six months, that the drafted men marched to garrison Fort Lee with other militia, and that after the British took Fort Washington on the Island of New York, Lord Cornwallis with six thousand men crossed the Hudson to take Fort Lee on the Jersey shore then under the command of General Green, when the Continental troops and militia stationed there retreated before the British advanced guard under the command of General Vaughn and retired before them over new bridge and the Raritan river in Jersey until the British went into winter quarters at Brunswick and other places nearer the Delaware river, and we the militia lay near the Valley Forge and different places watching their movements until our time of service expired when we returned home; I do not recollect the name of the Colonel that commanded us, the Major was Boyd, I belonged to Capt. Demarest company, I think the Lieutenant was Labriski & Company was Bell it is so long since I scarcely remember, but some time shortly after my Father was drafted in 1776. I went as a substitute for him, in the militia, I think Forman was Colonel, the Major do not recollect, I belonged to Capt. Smith's company, I was appointed Lieutenant, as the Lieutenant drafted did not appear at the muster when we marched, I had a commission signed by Governor Livingston of Jersey, when we arrived at the American camp we were mustered and I think reviewed with other militia that came there by

Generals Washington, Mercer, Maxwell and other Officers, it is now nearly fifty eight years since, and cannot it being so long since remember correctly, but at the time I served in the militia the State of Jersey was nearly overrun by the British, and there was such continual changes of Officers in command and being marched to and stationed in many places which I cannot recollect; after serving nearly six months or thereabout, I became sick of the camp fever I believe it was, and was sent home with another man also sick, in a return boat that had been prepared in the service, at which time I lost every thing I had, being so very sick could not see to them, and before I got well, what were left of my company had returned home their time of service being expired, I continued to live in Jersey until the fall of 1778. when I was taken prisoner by a foraging party from Paulus Hook, and carried into New York, not being taken in arms, through the interest of some who befriended me, I got paroled, not to leave the City without leave, I lived there until the fall of 1791. when I removed with my family to Carolina and settled in Tyrrel now Washington County near Plymouth until this time, I cannot on enquiry find any one that served with me living, as to my character for veracity I am knowing to almost every credible person in Tyrrel & Washington Counties were and I would refer particularly to William Fogandin, Julian Picet, Aaron Harrison, Jordan Walker, James H. Hartness, George Nichols, and Richard Downing.
Sworn & Subscribed in open Court before me -
John Gullet
J. C. Morrison Clerk for S. H. Harrison D.C.
Levi Fagan maketh oath that he is well acquainted with John Gullet from his general character he has no doubt the declaration is true - that he has heard Mr Gullet speak of his services in the revolution before the passing of the pension acts - that he has heard from his father who has resided long in Mr Gullet's neighborhood that Mr

Goelch was did serve in the revolution and he has never heard or known that it was doubted that he did so serve I more I subscribed in } Sivi Fagan open court before me
J. C. Norcum B.L.
James Haskins D.L.
James Haskins maketh oath that he knows John Goelch - from his general character having known him a long time, he believes this declaration true - Mr Goelch is reputed to have been engaged in the revolution and affiant never heard it doubted.
Sworn before me
J. C. Norcum B.L.
J. Haskins
James Haskins D.L.
William Fagan Sim Julien  But maketh oath that he has long been acquainted with Mr Goelch thats from his general good character he believes this declaration - that he has known Mr Goelch nearly or quite forty years thats he has heard Mr Goelch speak of his services fifteen or twenty years ago & he has no doubt of his having served having never heard it denied - sworn to in open court
W. Fagan Sim
J. C. Norcum B.L.
J. Haskins D.L.

James A Chipson Levi Fagan, and Dane Davenport the Justices aforesaid do hereby certify that they have no doubt as to the truth of the declaration herein made by John Gullett - that they are well acquainted with the persons whom affidavits are annexed, and they are the affidavits of men of high character and standing and far above suspicion to a false hood - there is no assistant clergyman in Mr Gullett's neighbor- hood -
James A Chipson J.P. Levi Fagan J.P.
J. Joseph C. Moream Clerk of the Court aforesaid do hereby certify that the above proceedings took place in open court of the County & State aforesaid, at the term aforesaid and the above named individuals were the justices regularly holding said court as witness my hand and seal of of- fice, at office, in open court this 21 hour 1833 -
J. Joseph C. Moream Clerk for J. A. Harkness J.P.
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The State of North-Carolina,
TO
John Dobbins Esq
GREETING:
WE, reposing special trust and confidence in your Prudence, Integrity and zeal for the preservation of peace and good order, do hereby appoint you JUSTICE of the PEACE for the county of Washington being recommended to the said office by the Representatives in our General Assembly; and invest you with all the rights, privileges, powers and authorities useful and necessary to the just and proper discharge of the duties thereof, during your good behaviour therein, after taking the oaths prescribed by law for your Qualification.
In Testimony whereof, His Excellency JOHN BRANCH, Esquire, our Governor Captain-General and Commander in Chief, hath hereunto set his hand and affixed our Great Seal, at RALEIGH, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and eight
BY THE GOVERNOR,
Will Plummer
Private Secretary.

WILLIAM POLK,
SUPERVISOR OF THE REVENUE FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
To all who shall see these presents, Greeting—
KNOW YE, That reposing confidence in the Ability, Integrity and Diligence of
John Goelet — of the County of Washington the said John Goelet
hath been constituted and appointed to be Surveyor of the Revenue for Giles & Washington , District No 52 with full Authority to exercise, discharge and fulfil the Powers and Duties of the said Office, and to have and hold the same, and the Privileges and Emoluments thereto appertaining, according to Law, until this Commission shall be duly and legally revoked.
Given under my Hand and Seal at Office, in the City of Raleigh, on the
Fifteenth day of April — One thousand Seven hundred and Ninety nine eight hundred and ones.
Wm Polk
Supervisor of the District of North-Carolina

M c Gooch N. O. Les. R. R. Heath July 31. 1834 R. R. Heath, June 13. 1840 Same July 8. 1840 Hon. W. S. Clerk May 27. 40

M o Goelit
A. C.
Dr. Clarkin
Mail
FREE Free
Commissioner of Pensions.
Pension Office
Washington City D.C.
June 30.
N.C.

Enclosed find the answer to the enclosed to R.R. Heath, Counsellor at Law Edenton N Carolina.
Enclosed in impression of Pension Washing in see

RR Heath 186 July 31 1874 00

Depart of War
Pension Office
July 24 1874
Sir
I have rec d and examined the claim of Mr. Goelil, and have rejected it upon the ground that from after the year 1776, he admits that he remained with the enemy in the City of N.Y. until the end of the war, or he says upon a parole parole, having been taken a prisoner in 1776. This is not in accord, and that he must of necessity have been identified as a British subject and not as an American soldier —
Her papers are placed upon the files of this Office
Yours
R.R. Heath
Edenton
N.C.

Commissaire of Russians
Washington City D.C.

Copy-
Pension Office June 13 th 1840
Sir
The additional proof in the case of the application of John Goelet, for a pension under the act of June 7 th 1832, has been filed with his original papers.
M c Goelet alleges that he served early in the year 1776, 6 Mos; in the New Jersey Militia as a private, and that he was again a substitute for his Father, who was drafted for 6 Mos: and by reason of sickness of the Lieut: of the Company, he Goelet was commissioned in his place: There was a service of 5 or 6 months in the year 1776 in New Jersey by the militia, yet no rolls of the men who served can be found, and there is no doubt that M c Goelet served as he has stated in that year as a private; But without including the second term of service mentioned by M c Goelet, his claim would not be embraced under the law, as 6 Mos: service is not proven.
The rules of evidence where a claim is set up for services as an Officer, require that the original commission or other documentary evidence should be produced in proof; M c Goelet has produced neither: hence his claim has been disallowed:
He appears to possess a pretty clear recollection of the events of 1776, and it may be possible that he can make

such additional explanations as may lead to the obtaining of proof, particularly as to the last mentioned service —
I am Very Respectfully Your Obe. Servt. (Signed) J. L. Edwards
R. R. Heath Esq. Edenton — N.C.
Edenton N.C. June 30, 1870
J. L. Edwards Esq.
Com Pension. In the event of your, copied above by Mr. Gooch. I sent for the old gentleman, to see if he could give any further information, as to his services, and had agreed permitted him to tell his own story in his own way, which you have enclosed. You say that "his claim would not be embraced under the Law, as Com. service is not provided." I have no copy of his statement before me, but think his official is full as to the first services. If it is meant, however, that the service is not provided, except by

his own oaths, the opinion may be I prob- ably is correct: it may even be correct that the error is not proved by his own oaths. - I do not understand what is meant by your remark "that it may be "possible that he can make such addi- "tional explanations as may lead to the "obtaining of proof, particularly as to the "last mentioned services." If I knew, as the old gentleman is remarkably intelligent & active for his age, I might probably dis- miss his examination to a satisfactory re- sult. - Should the enclosed not be satis- factory, let me know what "additional explanations" are wanted. - I have no interest in the matter, except kind feeling for a gentleman of old man, reduced to pen- ury in his old age, and a desire to serve him. - Your prompt attention & com- munication of its results will confer a great favor. - Yrs obedt Servt R. R. Heath

June 11. 1840
Commissioner of Pensions
Mr. Goodrich Jno. Goelert
Pension Office
Washington D.C.

Edenton N Carolina
June 8 th 1840
In the enclosed affidavits were taken four or five years since, on receiving a communication from you that Mr Gault's application for a pension was refused on the ground that he was recognized as a British subject. - I had supposed it had been forwarded, but find it has not & now forward with other documents - showing the old gentleman's standing. Mr Fagan was the Collector of Plymouth, now dead - I could

Like abandoned of testimony facing the old gentleman's character - He is well known to the Hon Robt Skirges & Edwin Storley - Please forward me a copy of yr written evidence now in taking testimony on pension claims - Yr &c
R. R. Heath

Washam House of Reps. May 25 th 1846
Sir
Allow me to call your attention to the two cases which carried me to your office some five or six days ago and which you then promised to advise me of. The two cases are the applications of Goelet and Williams for a Pension.
Your earliest attentions will much oblige my constituents and Yours Respectfully Henry S. Clark
J. L. Edwards Esq.

July 8, 1840.
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Pension Office July 8 1840
Sir
I have rec d the additional statement of Mr Goebel, respecting his revolutionary services, and have filed it with his papers. It furnishes no clew by which I can arrive at a favorable conclusion upon the subject. I believe, that with the exception of the service of the Flying camp so called in 1776, the military service in New Jersey was generally performed in monthly tours. Mr Goebel may be able to establish the fact of his having held a commission or an application to the Secretary of State
of N.J.
I am
OC
Jun 7 1892
31577
R.R. Heath Esq Executive M.C.

212 Penna Office June 12 th 1840
Sir
The additional proof in the case of the application of Mr Goebel for a pension under the act of June 7. 1832 has been filed with his original papers. Mr Goebel alleges that he served early in the year 1776, 6 mos. in the New Jersey militia as a private; (and) that he was again a subaltern for his father who was drafted for 6 mos.; (and) by reason of the sickness of the Lieut. of the company he, Goebel was commissioned in his place. There was a service of 5 or 6 months in the year 1776 in New Jersey by the militia, yet no rolls of the men who served can be found, and there is no doubt that Mr. Goebel served as he has stated in that year as a private. But

without including the second term of service mentioned by Mr. Goel, his claim would not be embraced under the law as 6th P. Service is not proven.
The rules of evidence where a claim is set up for services as an Officer require that the original commission or other documentary evidence should be produced as proof. Mr. Goel has produced neither, hence his claim has been disallowed.
He appears to possess a pretty clear recollection of the events of 1776, (and it may be possible that he can make such additional explanation as may lead to the obtaining of proof, particularly as to the last mentioned service.
June 10. 1842.
Yours
R.R. Horak Esq. Edenton NC
OC June 7 1842 31517

Gen. Paulus Powell Mr
July 20/00
Gen. Goelet - 6/22/00
No. papers in the other case to see papers
Edwards, Esq. Conversant J. L. [unclear]
present.
Wm. [unclear]

Harrisburg, Sept. 17, 1850
Sir:
My attention has been called to the cases of the heirs of Col. Edward Buncombe, and John Goilet, both of whom were officers in the Revolutionary North Carolina causes. You will greatly oblige by informing at your earliest moment the condition of the cases.
With great Respect me
Paulus Powell

Sir
Genl R
600
May 27. 46
I have the honor to in- form you that John Goelst made a declaration of his services in 1833 in which he claimed to have served in '76 in what is known as a five mo tour under Capt. Smith  James  Demarest Demarest. Maj d Boyd and again took the place of his father draft- -ed for 6 months under Capt. Smith for Forster during which he was killed by commission from Gov r Livingston. No objection was made to the first term of service but the Dept t has no information of such a 6 mos draft in '76 under the command of the designated officer nor has the claimant afforded record or documentary evidence of the rank claimed. Since the last action on his case it is ascertained that there is a large mass of rev y records in the office of the Secy

of N. J. and he is therefore referred to that officer who should distinctly certify how far his books & papers either confirm or discredit each point. As he was not in service when he was taken prisoner he has no claim for captivity.
Hon. Henry S. Clark May 29. 1846 Your enquiry can not be answered respecting — Williams envelop the full name of the claimant is fur- nished. The great number of Williams whose claims have been adjusted as well as of those whose cases are still pending render it necessary that the name in which it is registered & the County in which the declaration was made should be known.
Hon Henry S. Clark

State of North Carolina Washington County
Personally appeared before the undersigned, Justices of the Peace for the County aforesaid, John Good- let, formerly and now, an appli- cant for a pension from the State; who makes the following additional statement thereto; that he served in the Revolutionary war, as stated in the papers in file, in the Pension office; that he was wounded, and was taken pris- oner, as therein stated. That he never was, at any time, recog- nized as a British subject, but on the contrary was recog- nized, as an American soldier, that he has been, in the days of prosperity, a large landholder, and has been appointed to various

Officers under the General & State Government - that after he was carried into New York, a prisoner, his uncles by mar- riage, Gabriel H. Ludlow and Charles Shaw, went to great trouble to have him paroled, and he being young, they succeed- ed in getting him released on their giving bond, that he should not leave the city, and his taking an oath not to leave. He thus escaped going as a prisoner, ei- ther to the Sugar house, or prison on ships - that said Ludlow and Shaw first endeavored to get him exchanged, but could not succeed, because militia would not be exchanged so long as there were troops of the line unexchanged. The application for exchange was made to the

British Commission of Prisoners whose name was Lorenzo. When the Ambassadors met at Paris, Mupps Lud ston and Shaw again applied for leave to absent himself from the City, which Commission during then granted, on account had just been received justifying the belief that peace would shortly be made. That the deponent saith not.
Sworn before us this 16 th . John Gocket day of July 1836.
Sevi Fagan J.P.
Henry Downing C.P.
Sara C. Gwyther J.P.
Sevi Fagan Make oath that he hath known the applicant, John Gocket for more than thirty years; and that he has no doubt of the truth of the annexed statements in relation to his services in the war of the Revolution, as he has always been reputed to have ser-

and is a person of highest standing as to character and morality
Sworn to this 16, July 2 1836, before me
Levi Hagan
Henry Downing
D. C. Hughes

John Goelet
Apprentice
31517
John Goelet N.Y.
Act June '32
4084

Personally appeared before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace for the County of Chowan, North Carolina, John Goad, whose name is subscribed hereto:— who being first duly sworn when deposeth and saith as follows viz:— That he was discharged from his latter service in the Army, it was on the instance of the Capt: that he was sick at the time with the Camp fever: that there was another man, in the same and from the same neighbourhood, Company named, as he thinks, Hans (John) Bogart, who was also sick: that there was also a man from the same neighbourhood, who with his horse and cart had been pressed into the service, name not recollected: that General Maxwell told this man, that if he would take off John Bogart home, he would, on return of the cart, discharge the owner, horse and cart, and give him a certificate of the employment; that he started home, still sick, in the cart, with the said Bogart: that in consequence of faints and Bogart, having the camp fever, they were not admitted into the houses; but at night, the cart was rolled into a barn, and, a pitcher or can of water being set in the cart, they were left to sleep in the cart; that in the morning the driver of the cart remarked to officer that Bogart was dead, which officer found to be true, he having died sometime during the night, officer being too sick to notice it; That both officer and Bogart had high fever and were occasionally deranged; and that while on their way home, and he presumes while
they

They were deranged at night; some person or persons, stole all his papers, including his commission and discharge, or furlough certificate, and about one thousand dollars in continental money; that he did not discover his loss, until he got home; he was sick for a long time, and he lost a large portion of the flesh of the under part of his feet, and could not stand up, except on blankets; that he has made enquiries in relation to the rolls of the Militia of New Jersey, but learned they could not be found; that in consequence of the loss of his papers, as herein stated, and the rolls not being found, he can produce no documentary evidence of his services; that it would be idle to attempt to get personal proof of his services, after such a lapse of time, since if any persons are living, who knew of his having served, which is hardly probable, affiant knows not where to find them; Affiant therefore hopes that his claim may be allowed, without holding him, to such means of proof, as under the circumstances, and as the length of time, it is impossible for him to obtain
Acknowledged & sworn to before me
John Polet
This 30 th June 1840.
W. L. Myerson at P.